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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.76, 135.06 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.76, 135.06 and 94.52 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.76 : 135.06 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.76/135.06 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.76x = 135.06 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.76x = 12,765.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765.87/97.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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